10th Annual Advanced Practice Provider (APRN & PA) Leadership Summit

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1 Hosted by: 10th Annual Advanced Practice Provider (APRN & PA) Leadership Summit September 13-16, 2017 Houston, TX

2 INTRODUCTION Program Overview The 10th Annual Advanced Practice Provider (APRN & PA) Leadership Summit is a national forum for healthcare leaders and clinicians to share information, develop a consistent platform and map out solutions for universal and reoccurring struggles involving the administrative, managerial, policy and practice aspects of advanced practice providers (advanced practice nursing roles and physician assistants). Attendees will benefit from networking with other healthcare leaders and clinicians and will gain support and resources to enhance advanced practice at their organizations. Novel strategies and approaches to a variety of advanced practice topics will be shared. Interactive discussions with advanced practice leaders will help attendees learn about state, regional and national challenges, successes and changes. Educational Benefits Network with other healthcare leaders and clinicians Gain support and resources to enhance advanced practice at your organization Learn novel strategies and approaches to a variety of advanced practice topics Learn about state, regional and national challenges, successes and changes through interactive discussion with advanced practice leaders Target Audience Advanced practice administrators, managers, leads/ chiefs, chairs of shared governance/nursing/medical councils & committees Hospital and healthcare administrators and executives, physician leaders and nursing leaders involved directly or indirectly with advanced practice Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs), Chief Medical Officers (CMOs), Directors of Nursing (DONs), Chief/Chairs of Departments, Patient Care Directors, Nurse Managers, and Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs) Advanced Practice Providers (APPs): PAs, NPs, CNMs, CRNAs, and CNSs other clinicians involved with APRNs & PAs (e.g. physicians, nurses, pharmacists) Continuing Education Continuing Education (CE) Credit: APRNs & RNs Advanced Practice Provider Executives, Inc. (APPex) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Sacramento, CA). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16233, for 24.5 contact hours. Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit: PAs This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of twenty and a half (24.5) hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Physician Assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity. Wed Thurs Fri Sat Total 9/13 9/14 9/15 9/ contact hours 6.00 contact hours 6.00 contact hours 6.50 contact hours 24.5 contact hours

3 FACULTY Conference Planning Committee Susan T. Bionat Houston Methodist Hospital Linda Cole Baylor St. Luke s Medical Center Joyce Dains MD Anderson Cancer Center Sean DeGarmo Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center Elizabeth (Charley) Elliott Texas Children s Hospital Betty Gonzales Houston Methodist, Sugar Land Lori Hull-Grommesh Memorial Hermann Health System Kevin Letz Advanced Practice Provider Executives, Inc. Nicholas M. Perrino Advanced Practice Provider Executives, Inc. Melissa Rouse CHI St. Luke s Health Nicole Twine Houston Methodist Guest Faculty Jennifer Abrams, MA Education and Communications Consultant Jennifer Abrams Consulting Scott Cackler, MBA, MPAS, PA-C APP Manager Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Chris Collado, MSN, NP-C, CPNP-Dual Director, Advanced Practice, Batson Children s Hospital Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Belinda J. Currey, MSN, RN, BA, CHCR Talent Management Consultant Human Resources Geisinger Health System Sean DeGarmo, PhD, RN, ENP-BC, FNP-BC, ACNS-BC Director, Advanced Practice Providers (former) Memorial Hermann Medical Center Carol Ennulat, MBA, PA-C Director, Advance Practice Providers University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mitchel Erickson, MSN, ACNP Director, Advanced Practice UCSF Health Nicole Fontenot, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN-K Medical ICU/Alkek 9 IMU Clinical Nurse Expert (Former Manager NP Service) Houston Methodist Hospital Raji Koppolu, MS, RN CPNP-PC/AC, MSL Manager, Advanced Practice Stanford Children s Health Ryan Krasnosky, MPAS, PA-C Director, Surgery Advanced Practice Providers Department of Pediatric Surgery Texas Children s Hospital Instructor, Pediatric Surgery Baylor College of Medicine Lynn McComas, MSN, NCMP, ANP-C President & CEO Preceptor Link Felicia Menefee, MSN, RN, BC, ANP, ACNS, CHFN Chief Nursing Officer, Ambulatory Nursing & Advanced Practice Providers St. Luke's Health System (Kansas City, MO) Marc M. Meyer, JD, MS, RN Attorney Law Office of Marc Meyer, PLLC Daniel Milano, MCMS, PA-C Administrative Director, Physician Assistant Services (Surgery) White Plains Hospital (NY) David Mittman, PA, DFAAPA Editor-in-Chief Clinical 1 Alison Mowery, DNP, CRNP Director, Advanced Practice Council; Chief Advanced Practitioner (The Heart Institute) Geisinger Health System

4 FACULTY Leissa Roberts, DNP, CNM, FACNM Professor; Clinical Associate Dean, Faculty Practice University of Utah College of Nursing Bruce Schoneboom, PhD, CRNA, FAAN Senior Director, Education and Professional Development American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Anne Swantz, MS, RN, CPNP-PC Associate Director, Sovie Center for Advanced Practice University of Rochester Medical Center Jenilea Thomas MSN, CPNP AC/PC Director, Critical Care Advance Practice Providers (West Campus/Woodlands) Pediatric Critical Care Baylor College of Medicine/ Texas Children's Hospital Julie Eliopoulos Tsirambidis, MSN, CNP Director, Advanced Practice ACHP Brecksville Primary Care NP Akron Children's Hospital Nicole Twine, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Director, Nurse Practitioner Service Houston Methodist Hospital Korinne Van Keuren, DNP, RN, APRN-BC, CPNP-AC, RNFA, WOCN Manager, Advanced Practice Stanford Health Care Sandra Wright-Esber, MSN, MA, CNP, RN, IBCLC Director, Advanced Practice Nursing MetroHealth Medical Center (Cleveland, OH)

5 LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR I Seminar will be led by Nicholas M. Perrino, President of APPex, principle advanced practice consultant, and founding executive over two Centers of Advanced Practice (Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA and Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY). Breakfast on your own Each domain presentation will be min 8:30 9:00AM Sign-in/Registration 9:00AM 3:00PM All nine (9) domain presentations will include the following: >Introduction >Background >Foundational Principles >Best Practices >Strategies >Idea Sharing Wednesday, September 13, 2017 New for 2017, the Advanced Practice Leadership Training Seminar is a two-part, expert-led program tailored to the foundational principles of advanced practice administration and leadership. APPex leaders, experienced in program development and management of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)--predominantly NPs, PAs, and CRNAs--will offer presentations highlighting key aspects of effectively leading and managing these unique medical provider roles. Members will also help lead and facilitate group discussions and networking between scores of Academic Medical Centers (AMCs), community hospitals, and other healthcare organizations. Participants will gain new insights and understanding on how organizations have applied these principles to address barriers and work towards improved utilization, productivity, revenue-generation, recognition, etc. of the advanced practice roles. Seminar I will cover the first nine APPex (9) domains attributed to value and success. Seminar II will cover the remaining nine (9) domains [*to be offered at a future date]. Domain I: Domain II: Domain III: Domain IV: Domain V: Domain VI: Domain VII: Domain VIII: Domain IX: Organizational Background & Structure Role of the Advanced Practice Executive Recruitment & Marketing Interviewing & Hiring Credentialing & Privileging Onboarding & Orientation Preceptoring Shared Governance/Shared Leadership Advanced Practice Council/Committee The Advanced Practice Provider Executives (APPex) fellowship in advanced practice leadership is a two (2) track recognition program for both new and experienced advanced practice administrators. This program has been developed to both train APP leaders in the necessary skill sets with direct responsibility over APP positions, and, to acknowledge the accomplishments of experts and leaders specific involved with advanced practice. TRACK 1 Developing APP Administrator Requirements: current APPex member completion of leadership training seminars I, II 30 contact hours in leadership (recent three year period) 2 letters of recommendation partnership with APPex leaders and mentor: conference calls with assigned APP leaders (4 monthly calls total with 3 different leaders) 1 site visit with mentor (2-page report out on 2 domains) improvement project (10-page summary report) presentation of project at APPex annual conference TRACK 2 Experienced APP Administrator Requirements: 2+ years APPex membership (current member) 3+ years experience in advanced practice leadership role (manager level or above) 30 contact hours in leadership (recent three year period) 2 letters of recommendation partnership with an APPex mentor: conference calls with mentor (4 monthly calls) 3 performance improvement exemplars (5 pages each) or 1 publication in a peer reviewed journal related to advanced practice administration presentation of project at APPex annual conference APPex Fellows are selected based on outstanding contributions to advanced practice administration. Upon submission of requirements to APPex, the Board of Advisors will review applicant's portfolio, assess, and provide a determination of selection. Fellows will be honored and recognized and may use the FAPPex credential. Renewal is required every three (3) years.

6 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Thursday, September 14, 2017 Breakfast on your own 7:30-8:00AM Sign-in/Registration 8:00-10:00AM Organizational Advancement within Advanced Practice: Clinical Ladders and Other Professional Development Pathways Anne Swantz, MS, RN, CPNP-PC Associate Director, Sovie Center for Advanced Practice University of Rochester Medical Center Julie Eliopoulos Tsirambidis, MSN, CNP Director, Advanced Practice ACHP Brecksville Primary Care NP Akron Children's Hospital 10:00-10:15AM Break 10:15-12:15PM Recruitment & Retention Strategies for AP Candidates: Secure Your Seat at the Table Alison Mowery, DNP, CRNP Director, Advanced Practice Council; Chief Advanced Practitioner (The Heart Institute) Geisinger Health System Belinda J. Currey, MSN, RN, BA, CHCR Talent Management Consultant Human Resources Geisinger Health System 12:15PM - 1:30PM Lunch (on your own) 1:30-3:30PM Fear and Loathing in Austin (or Albany, Springfield, Sacramento, etc.): Dealing with Licensing Agencies from the Viewpoint of the Advanced Practice Provider and Administrator Marc Meyer, JD, MS, RN Attorney Law Office of Marc Meyer, PLLC

7 CONFERENCE Breakfast - buffet provided by Four Seasons Houston Friday, September 15, :45-12:30PM Lunch 7:30-8:00AM Sign-in/Registration 8:00-8:30AM Welcome Nicholas M. Perrino, DNP(c), MPH, MS, RN, FNP-BC, NE-BC, FACHE President & CEO Advanced Practice Provider Executives, Inc. Kevin Letz, DNP, MBA, CNE, CEN, FNP-C, ANP-BC, PCPNP-BC, FAANP Vice President Advanced Practice Provider Executives, Inc. 8:30-9:30AM Lessons Learned as a New Director of APPs Sean DeGarmo, PhD, RN, ENP-BC, FNP-BC, ACNS-BC Director, Advanced Practice Providers (former) Memorial Hermann Medical Center 9:30-10:30AM Development and Implementation of an APP Incentive Plan Carol Ennulat, MBA, PA-C Director, Advance Practice Providers University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 10:30-10:45AM Break 10:45-11:45AM Being Generationally Savvy: Working Effectively Across Generations Jennifer Abrams, MA Education and Communications Consultant Jennifer Abrams Consulting 12:30-1:30PM Structured Networking Session & Table Discussions APPex Board of Directors 1:30-2:30PM Similarities and Differences Between NPs and PAs: What You Did Not Learn In School David Mittman, PA, DFAAPA Editor-in-Chief Clinician 1 2:30-2:45PM Break 2:45-4:15PM Directors of Advanced Practice Panel Chris Collado, MSN, NP-C, CPNP-Dual Director, Advanced Practice, Batson Children s Hospital Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Mitchel Erickson, MSN, ACNP Director, Advanced Practice UCSF Health Felicia Menefee, MSN, RN, BC, ANP, ACNS, CHFN Chief Nursing Officer, Ambulatory Nursing & Advanced Practice Providers St. Luke's Health System (Kansas City, MO) Daniel Milano, MCMS, PA-C Administrative Director, Physician Assistant Services (Surgery) White Plains Hospital (NY) Sandra Wright-Esber, MSN, MA, CNP, RN, IBCLC Director, Advanced Practice Nursing MetroHealth Medical Center (Cleveland, OH)

8 CONFERENCE Breakfast - buffet provided by Four Seasons Houston 7:30-8:00AM Sign-in/Registration 8:00-9:00AM Partnering with Academia to Provide Advanced Post-Graduate Subspecialty Pain Management for Nurse Anesthetists Bruce Schoneboom, PhD, CRNA, FAAN Senior Director, Education and Professional Development American Association of Nurse Anesthetists 9:00-10:30AM Managers of Advanced Practice Panel Scott Cackler, MBA, MPAS, PA-C APP Manager Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Raji Koppolu, RN, MS, CPNP-PC/AC, MSL Manager, Advanced Practice Stanford Children s Health Kris Marsack, PA-C Clinical Manager of Clinical Operations, Surgical APPs Academic Director, Surgical PA Fellowships Plastic Surgery PA Melanie Smith, DNP, ACNP,-BC Manager, Nurse Practitioner Service Houston Methodist Hospital Jenilea Thomas MSN, CPNP AC/PC Director, Critical Care Advance Practice Providers (West Campus/Woodlands) Pediatric Critical Care Baylor College of Medicine/ Texas Children's Hospital Korinne Van Keuren DNP, RN, APRN-BC, CPNP-AC, RNFA, WOCN Manager, Advanced Practice Stanford Health Care Saturday, September 16, :30-10:45AM Break 10:45-11:45AM Creating a Professional Development Model for Hospital-Based NPs Nicole Twine, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Director, Nurse Practitioner Service Houston Methodist Hospital Nicole Fontenot, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN-K Medical ICU/Alkek 9 IMU Clinical Nurse Expert (Former Manager NP Service) Houston Methodist Hospital 11:45-12:45PM Lunch (sponsored by Doximity) Social Media for Clinician Leaders Kevin Letz, DNP, MBA, CNE, CEN, FNP-C, ANP-BC, PCPNP-BC, FAANP Vice President Advanced Practice Provider Executives, Inc. 12:45-1:45PM Surviving Class Whitewater: Rapid Growth of Advanced Practice Providers Leissa Roberts, DNP, CNM, FACNM Professor; Clinical Associate Dean, Faculty Practice University of Utah College of Nursing 1:45-2:00PM Break 2:00-3:00PM Working Toward Solutions to the Preceptor Shortage Lynn McComas, MSN, NCMP, ANP-C President & CEO Preceptor Link 3:00-3:30PM Evaluations; Wrap Up 3:30PM Adjourn

9 CONFERENCE VENUE Location: Houston, TX Four Seasons Houston Four Seasons Houston 1300 Lamar St Houston, TX (713) Supporting Organizations Texas Medical Center

10 SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS Host Institutions Texas Medical Center Memorial Hermann, Texas Medical Center The largest not-for- profit health system in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has 13 hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and the primary teaching hospital for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. We offer leading-edge diagnostic technologies and treatment techniques as well as Houston s first health information exchange that shares vital patient data among care providers, helping to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. Texas Children s Hospital Texas Children s Hospital, located in Houston, Texas, is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to create a healthier future for children and women throughout our global community by leading in patient care, education and research. We are proud to be consistently ranked among the top children s hospitals in the nation. As of 2011, U.S. News & World Report ranks it #4 amongst the pediatric hospitals in the nation. With 639 licensed beds and 465 beds in operation, it is the largest children s hospital in the United States and is affiliated with the Baylor College of Medicine as that institution s primary pediatric training site.

11 SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS Host Institutions MD Anderson Cancer Center The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It is located in central Houston in the Texas Medical Center. MD Anderson was created in 1941 as part of The University of Texas System. The institution is one of the nation s original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Act of 1971 and is one of 45 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers today. U.S. News & World Report s Best Hospitals survey has ranked MD Anderson the nation s top hospital for cancer care. MD Anderson has been ranked the leading cancer hospital for 11 of the past 14 years. The institution has been named one of the nation's top two hospitals for cancer care every year since the survey began in CHI St. Luke's Health Opened 1954 (formerly St. Luke s Episcopal Hospital), Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is a quaternary care facility that is home of the Texas Heart Institute, a world-class cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD consistently ranked as one of the nation s best in Cardiovascular Services & Heart Surgery. The first hospital in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award four consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke s is home to eight freestanding emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care. The hospital holds a collaborative partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and affiliations with The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, The University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston), Houston Baptist University, and Prairie View A&M University.

12 SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS Host Institutions Houston Methodist Houston Methodist comprises a leading academic medical center in the Texas Medical Center and six community hospitals serving the Greater Houston area. Each hospital is staffed by committed personnel who exemplify our I CARE values: integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. Patient safety, quality and service are our highest priorities. Houston Methodist Hospital, the system's flagship, is consistently listed among U.S. News & World Report's best hospitals, and we extend that same level of quality care across the system. Other available centers include Houston Methodist Emergency Care Centers, the Houston Methodist Imaging Center, the Houston Methodist Breast Care Center and the Houston Methodist Outpatient Center. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital brings the expertise, skill and up-to-the-minute technology of world-renowned Houston Methodist in the Texas Medical Center to Fort Bend and surrounding counties. The hospital has changed what it means to be a community hospital by performing the most advanced surgical and diagnostic techniques available in Fort Bend County, including brain surgery, open heart surgery and joint replacement surgery to name a few - all backed by a healing focus on compassion, hands-on care and outstanding service.

13 HOTEL INFORMATION Group Rate Hotel Room $205/ night Group Affiliation: APPex LeadershipConference Corporate/Promo Code (online): CI0917AP (case sensitive) *note: a limited number of rooms are available at the discounted rate. Standard Rate Hotel Room $339/ night BOOK ROOM Four Seasons Houston 1300 Lamar St. Houston, TX (713) At A Glance BOOK ROOM Four Seasons Hotel Houston is the ultimate setting for gatherings of all kinds. Here, in the heart of Houston and just steps away from the city s most acclaimed outdoor playgrounds, the Hotel is bringing bold Texan hospitality to life in ways only Four Seasons can. The 20-story tower of Four Seasons Hotel Houston features 468 spacious guest rooms, including 115 luxury suites and 12 specialty suites. The residential-style rooms mix traditional and contemporary décor, while extra-large bay windows showcase city and pool views. Four Seasons Houston is in the midst of exciting property renovations, ensuring that our pristine product forever matches our stellar service. Enjoy a dedicated concierge, resort-style outdoor pool, and Houston s best Spa and Fitness Center. Also take advantage of the Hotel s complimentary house car, popular on site restaurants and bars, and so much more. At Four Seasons Houston, unrivaled service and exceptional offerings are yours to enjoy. (Our 65-foot pool has the feel of a tropical resort, with Brazilian ipê wood decking, relaxing hot tub, and soothing water wall.)

14 HOTEL INFORMATION Rooms & Suites Let our downtown Houston Hotel serve as your fully customized home away from home, with round-the-clock personal service, state-of-the-art amenities and the ultimate in comfort. IN ROOM AMMENITIES Standard Wi-Fi is complimentary Twice-daily housekeeping service Complimentary newspaper with breakfast In-room safe suitable for a laptop computer Refrigerated private bar Fax machine on request All-news cable network CD clock radio ipod docking station DVD player Down duvets Down pillows Hair dryer Hypoallergenic pillows on request Thick terry bathrobes THINGS TO DO & ATTRACTIONS IN HOUSTON HOUSTON MUSEUM DISTRICT The Houston Museum District encompasses 19 museums in a 1.5 mile radius of the Mecon Fountain, creating a walkable destination within Houston for those wanting an immersive educational experience. SPACE CENTER HOUSTON (JOHNSON SPACE CENTER) For those with an interest in aeronautics and space, Space Center Houston is full of interactive exhibits, presentations and attractions that will help you understand the past, present and future of the universe. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Located in the Houston Museum District, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFAH) contains over 6,000 years of history within more than 63,000 works from six continents, making it one of the largest museums in the country. THEATER DISTRICT By every professional and statistical measure, Houston s theater district is one the world s most culturally rich destinations. Ballet, music, theater, and opera all have permanent, professional companies, and the actors, musicians, dancers and performers are among the best in the world. THE HEALTH MUSEUM The Health Museum in Houston is an interactive learning center focused on health, medical science and the human body

15 FEES & REGISTRATION Registration Fee(s): Advanced Practice Leadership Training Seminar [Wed] $300** $350 (late registration, after September 1, 2017) Pre-Conference Workshop [Thurs] $120*/$250 (refreshments provided) $170*/$300 (late registration, after September 1, 2017) Conference [Fri and Sat] $450** (breakfast and lunch provided) $500 (late registration, after September 1, 2017) *workshop discount when registered for conference also; $250 for workshop day only **5% discount for individual APPex members; 10% discount for corporate APPex members Registration & Payment 1. Online: REGISTER HERE 2. via print and complete (in full) the Registration information form in this brochure (page 16). Mail form and check to: *online registration is preferred; after online registration is complete, registrants will automatically be taken to checkout/payment section for credit card processing; online registrants may also opt to pay via check instead of credit card after online registration has been completed *APPex members should first login with their registered & password and then complete payment via credit card so discount is properly applied Advanced Practice Provider Executives, Inc. (APPex) P.O. Box Palo Alto, CA Questions? General conference questions; agenda; registration: Venue questions; hotel; special accommodations: (713) [Four Seasons Houston] Cancellation Policy Attendee cancellation, substitution, refund Registration for the conference is final and not refundable. In certain extenuating circumstances, APPex may offer a refund--minus a $100 processing fee--if your request is submitted in writing prior to August 4, Attendee substitutions are allowed, but notification must be made in writing by Friday, August 4, After this date, under no circumstances will refunds, credits, or substitutions be granted. No refunds or credits will be given to no shows. Guest attendance policy All conference activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, etc.) are exclusively reserved for conference attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in the conference area. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced. APPex modification or cancellation APPex reserves the right to modify the conference's program or schedule as necessary. APPex reserves the right to cancel this conference, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided. We are unable to refund any travel costs (flight, hotel, etc.) in the case of APPex cancellation. Recording and photography APPex reserves the exclusive rights to record (audio and video) and/or photograph all conference proceedings for use in marketing materials, presentations and course content sales.

16 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Online registration is preferred: REGISTER HERE This form to be submitted by registrants unable to complete online registration, or who may require this form to request reimbursement from their organization. APPex W-9 FORM Print and complete form (in full); mail form and check to: Advanced Practice Provider Executives, Inc. (APPex) P.O. Box Palo Alto, CA APPex member non-member leadership training seminar [$300; $350] pre-conf workshop only [$250; $300] 2-day summit only [$450; $500] workshop + summit [$570; $670] Personal Information Full Name (First, MI, Last) : Billing Address 1: Billing Address 2: City: State: Zip/Postal Code: Personal (home/cell) Phone: Personal Professional Information Professional Title: Professional Role: PA NP CNM CRNA CNS RN MD/DO PharmD Admin Other Credentials: Specialty: Company/Organization: Work Address 1: Work Address 2: City: State: Zip/Postal Code: Work Phone: Work

17 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS American Nurses Credentialing Center American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certifies individual nurses, recognizes healthcare organizations for nursing excellence through the Magnet Recognition Program, Pathway to Excellence and Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care Program, and accredits providers and approvers of continuing nursing education, nursing skills competency programs, and nurse residency and fellowship programs. The ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation ProgramTM (PTAP) sets the global standard for residency and fellowship programs that transition registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) into new practice settings. ANCC evidence-based criteria provide hospitals and healthcare organizations with a clear framework to create or evaluate a nurse residency or fellowship. With ANCC accreditation you can be confident your transition program delivers the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors nurses need to deliver safe, high-quality care whether you educate nurses at initial entry (new graduates), at re-entry (returning nurses), or between clinical settings. Visit Barton Associates The term Locum Tenens is Latin for holding one s place and represents temporary nurse practitioner (NP) staffing. Barton Associates is a locum tenens staffing and recruiting agency that recruits and assigns locum nurse practitioners (also known as PRN or travel nurse practitioners) to assignments at hospitals, medical practices and companies throughout the U.S. Assignments range from short term (just a few shifts) to long term (up to a year or more). Doximity Doximity is the largest community of healthcare professionals in the country - with over 70% of US doctors as verified members, and thousands of nurse practitioners and PAs. In just three years, our vertical social network has grown to a larger membership than the American Medical Association and more physician users than Epic, the top EMR in the country, and has continued to grow. Aside from the iphone, there s never been a piece of technology adopted by clinicians as quickly as Doximity. If you re a clinician, claim your profile today.

18 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS PreceptorLink PreceptorLink is a nurse practitioner-owned business created to help NP students find preceptors. We pay honoraria ($) to preceptors. We work with preceptors and NP students nationwide. Precepting is a great way to see if an NP is a good fit for your practice, and, we need to train the next generation of NPs. We are the best in the business! Visit us at PreceptorLink.com. Pfizer Good health is vital to all of us, and finding sustainable solutions to the most pressing health care challenges of our world cannot wait. That's why we at Pfizer are committed to applying science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. We strive to provide access to safe, effective and affordable medicines and related health care services to the people who need them. We have a leading portfolio of products and medicines that support wellness and prevention, as well as treatment and cures for diseases across a broad range of therapeutic areas; and we have an industry-leading pipeline of promising new products that have the potential to challenge some of the most feared diseases of our time, like Alzheimer's disease and cancer. To ensure we can continue to deliver on our commitments to the patients, customers and shareholders who rely on us, we are focused on improving the way we do business; on operating with transparency in everything we do; and on listening to the views of all of the people involved in health care decisions. Through working in partnership with everyone from patients to health care providers and managed care organizations to world governments and non-governmental organizations, our goal is to ensure that people everywhere have access to innovative treatments and quality health care. Vizient Vizient, Inc., the largest member-driven health care performance improvement company in the country, provides innovative data-driven solutions, expertise and collaborative opportunities that lead to improved patient outcomes and lower costs. Vizient serves a diverse membership and customer base which includes academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery networks and non-acute health care providers and represents almost $100 billion in annual purchasing volume. The vizient brand identity represents the integration of VHA Inc., University Health System Consortium and Novation, which combined in 2015, as well as the recently acquired MedAssets Spend and Clinical Resource Management (SMC) segment, which includes Sg2. In 2016, Viizient received a World s Most Ethical Company designation from the Ethisphere Institute. Vizient is based in Irving, Texas, with locations in Chicago and other cities across the United States. Please visit as well as our newsroom, blog, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube pages for more information.

19 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS Melnic Melnic Consulting Group is a nationwide search firm focused on Advanced Practice placements for qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Physician Assistant (PA) candidates. For over 20 years, we ve served our clients and candidates with integrity, expertise, and professionalism. We pride ourselves on the solid relationships we have built with both our clients and candidates. Our hands-on personalized service and extensive experience enable us to identify a candidate s special medical skills and match them to an opportunity that results in a successful placement for both candidates and employers. HealthSouth HealthSouth is one of the nation s largest providers of post-acute healthcare services and through the acquisition of Encompass Home Health and Hospice, an industry leader in home-based patient care. Our priority is to deliver high quality patient care and our team of experts has extensive experience in today s most advanced therapeutic methods and technologies. HealthSouth leads the way, consistently outperforming peers with a unique, intensive approach to rehabilitation, returning patients to full strength in less than average time. At HealthSouth we continually strive for excellence in all that we do, partnering with every patient to find a treatment plan that works for them. UT Health Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston s Health University and Texas resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. As a comprehensive health science university, the mission of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is to educate health science professionals, discover and translate advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and model the best practices in clinical care and public health. We pursue this mission in order to advance the quality of human life by enhancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and injury, as well as promoting individual health and community well-being.

20 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS CT Assist CT Assist staffs Cardiac Surgery (and other surgical specialties) Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Perfusionists. Our team of friendly PAs and NPs provide professional, cost effective, and reliable support to your surgeons and high quality care to your patients. Our surgical PAs and NPs are in-tune with the needs of your team by providing you with quality service. Whether you are looking for short- term (locum tenens) coverage, recruitment services, or are interested in our innovative long-term staffing options, CT Assist provides Trusted Surgical Excellence. CT Assist also provides consulting services to help you optimize your Cardiovascular Surgery Program. Amgen Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. We have a presence in more than 100 countries worldwide and have reached millions of people in the fight against serious illnesses. We focus on six therapeutic areas: oncology/hematology, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, bone health, nephrology and neuroscience. Our medicines typically address diseases for which the number of effective treatment options is limited, or they are medicines that provide a viable option to what is otherwise available. At Amgen, we believe in a biology first approach. We use cutting-edge science and technology to study the subtlest biological mechanisms in search of therapies that will improve the lives of those who suffer from serious diseases. Amgen believes the cure for disease can be found inside each and every one of us. U.S. Army The Strongest Force in the World The U.S. Army is made up of the most dedicated, most respected soldiers in the world. These soldiers protect America s freedoms while serving at home and abroad, and they are always prepared to defend the nation in times of need. The Army is the largest military branch in the United States. Its job is to protect the country and its citizens. Today, the Army is made up of more than 700,000 soldiers, including active duty personnel. Army soldiers fill many roles. They are doctors, lawyers, and engineers; they are electricians, computer programmers and helicopter pilots; they are police officers, logistics experts and civil affairs representatives. The Army s constant need for a diverse range of individual soldiers, each with his or her own expertise is what sets it apart from other military branches.

21 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS ManageUp ManageUp is an operations management platform that automates management of tasks and projects while actively engaging and motivating employees to perform. Management can t track progress on complex initiatives, resorting to too many meetings and s to keep everyone up to speed. Individuals don t know what is expected of them in their roles and can t access resources to complete their work. Leveraging our custom templates, ManageUp can be configured for a multitude of applications including onboarding, project management, change, compliance, documents, research, accreditation, quality, and other communications and collaboration needs. Novartis Novartis operates businesses with global scale and strong customer ties, focusing on innovative patented medicines, generics and eye care devices. Our businesses are supported by global organizations with leading capabilities in research, development, manufacturing and business services. Our mission is to discover new ways to improve and extend people s lives. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in changing the practice of medicine. Shader Jewelry We are a company that specializes in retail and wholesale of silver, crystals and high quality fashion jewelry. Additionally, we sell artist-designed Swarovski crystal jewelry and sterling silver. We also fundraise for hospitals as well as other events around the country.

22 2018 SUMMIT - ATLANTA, GA The state s largest city and capital, Atlanta, GA, can boast itself as a thriving business center with an eclectic mix of residents back dropped by a city with southern roots. Atlanta has been dubbed everything from the "capital of the new South" and "the next international city" to "the best place to do business." Fueled by the prosperity of local mega companies like Coca Cola and Holiday Inn, the prestige of hosting the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and the energy of young upwardly mobile types who have migrated to the city in droves. From world-class restaurants and a myriad of cultural attractions to a hip nightlife and sporting events galore, the city is cosmopolitan in every sense of the word. But Atlanta has also managed to maintain its historic character. Stop by the Atlanta History Center or visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Site, a moving tribute to an American icon. Browse through the former home of famous author Margaret Mitchell or pop into the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum for details on the life and times of the former president and his family. With a flare for the arts, Atlanta offers visitors and residents a wide selection of museums, classical music venues, and a thriving theatre scene. A major city means major sports teams: catching an Atlanta Falcons, Hawks, or Braves game can make for a thrill of a lifetime. Whether you choose modern urban endeavors or old southern pleasures, Atlanta will not disappoint.

23 2018 SUMMIT - ATLANTA, GA Children's Healthcare of Atlanta At Children s, we care for more than half a million children and teens every year. We are the largest pediatric provider in Georgia and one of the largest in the country. With us, you have access to: More than 1,900 pediatric physicians representing over 60 pediatric specialties and programs Three hospitals with 622 licensed beds Marcus Autism Center Twenty-seven neighborhood locations, including seven urgent care centers More than 80 telemedicine locations state-wide A team of more than 10,000 employees and 7,000 volunteers all committed to your child s wellbeing Our number one priority is to support you and your family. Whether treating a toddler during an emergency, or helping a teen through chemotherapy treatments, we make it our mission to provide the best care and best experience for every child. Children s is ranked among the nation s top pediatric hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report edition of Best Children's Hospitals. Recognized as one of the most comprehensive listings of its kind, the report ranks hospitals for excellence in outcomes, program structure and national reputation in 10 pediatric specialty areas. Children's ranked in all 10 specialty areas measured. Learn more about our nationally recognized specialty programs.

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